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Physical Education

Course Content

The A level PE course has four primary objectives: At the end of the course students will have developed knowledge and understanding of factors that underpin sports performance and physical activity. In addition to this they must be able to apply this knowledge to a variety of setting and also analysing the effectiveness of these factors: Finally a student must be able to demonstrate and apply relevant skills in sport identifying their strengths and weaknesses.

Component 2Psychological and social principles of PE, this unit looks at skill acquisition, sports psychology and sport and society.

Component 3Practical Performance, this unit looks at the skills performed as a player/performer or coach

Component 4Performance analysis and Personal Development Programme, this unit is two written pieces of coursework related to a sport of their choice.

Assessment

1 x 2 hrs 30 mins written examination (40%)

1 x 2 hr written examination (30%)

Practical Sport Assessment (15%)

Coursework x 2 pieces (15%)

Career Opportunities

The course is ideal for a variety of careers including sports management; sports coaching; sports psychologist; teaching; media; sports technician.

Entry Requirements

9-4 or A*-C in at least seven different subjects, including English and mathematics which would usually be at grade 4 or above (equivalent to grade C in previous years).To study other subjects already taken at GCSE you must achieve at least a grade 5 or C grade or above in that subject. Regular participation in a sport outside of school.